[img]
[title]
[message]
Georgian French sentimental pendant
This jewel has already gone to its new home
Georgian French sentimental pendant in 18 karats yellow gold. Pendant of circular form containing a gouache painting. This paiting represents two pansies and a peony behind which hides a shy young man. The scene takes place under a blue sky. Around the miniature, an eglomise frieze of alternating red flowers and gold motifs decorates the medallion. On the back of the medallion is a gold leaf protected by a glass. French sentimental jewel from the first half of the 19th century, Napoleon I or Georgian period.
This medallion is part of the sentimental jewels: they were offered to the loved one in order to declare his love or not to be forgotten. Indeed, the pansie was used as a pun on 19th century jewellery for "Think of me" as in French it is the same word (a thought/ a pansie). The pink peony expresses a shy and sincere love. This explains why the young man hides behind these flowers.
Eagle head hallmark
Height (with clasp): 3.6 cm
Diameter: 2.8 cm
Condition: some dust stuck to the glass; on the reverse, the gold leaf has suffered from time.
Weight : 5,89 gr
Choose options
Fill out this form to be notified when a similar piece of jewelry comes into stock:
Who are we ?
Two specialists at your service
We are antique dealers, specialized in the sale of antique jewelry, passionate about art and history. We support you in the sale and purchase of authentic antique jewelry.